Sparkling Buffalo: A unique enterprise by sparkling craftspeople
by John Copley The buffalo is a symbol of power, strength and survival, a spiritual animal that for centuries provided North America’s Indigenous peoples with…
Culture
Jacob Pratt is CCAB’s 2016 National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur
(Toronto, ON) — The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS Support Services (a member of Compass Group Canada), are pleased to announce that…
Feature artist for Nov. 2015: Timothy Mohan
The stunning art that appears on the cover of the November 2015 edition of Alberta Native News is entitled “Nimaamaa.” It is a gorgeous display of…
Aboriginal seniors make a positive difference in Edmonton schools
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Active Aboriginal Seniors Group of Edmonton (AASGE) was formed in May 2014 by Edmonton senior Lynn Lush, an active…
Amiskwaciy Academy unveils new programs during fall feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2015 Fall Feast took place at the school on Friday, October 9, and once again the chairs were…
Artists invited to submit portfolios for new YEG Aboriginal Art Park: Deadline Sept. 28
by John Copley – If you are a professional Canadian Aboriginal artist you might want to take advantage of a new and exciting challenge, but…
Summer Highlights: Poundmaker’s Powwow Video of the Grand Entry
One of the absolute highlights of the 2015 Powwow Trail was the Poundmaker’s Powwow which took place August 1-2, 2015. Alberta Native News journalist John…
Aboriginal Pavilion delights the crowds at Edmonton Heritage Days
Over the August long weekend, more than 360,000 people flocked to Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park to sample the sights, sounds and tastes of 85 different cultures…
National Aboriginal Day shares Aboriginal culture with the millions of Canadians
We are right in the middle of Powwow season and organizers as well as performers are enjoying a spectacular summer. The season was launched last…
Tsuu T’ina Nation chuckwagon – and Kurt Bensmiller – win Rangeland Derby… again
This year was extra-special for chuckwagon reinsman Kurt Bansmiller and owner Tsuu T’ina Nation as their rig posted a 1:16:73 time in the final championship…